CONMEBOL
/ 537 days agoFanatiz adds rights to many Conmebol World Cup qualifiers
Streaming service Fanatiz has picked up broadcast rights to seven of the ten Conmebol World Cup qualifiers. With World Cup 2026 around the corner, these are the first matches of the long road to qualification for the South American countries. Fanatiz is making the highly anticipated games available on a pay-per-view basis of $29.99 for […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 545 days agoUnited States of Wrexham: Observing the phenomenon in person
Last week, I went on assignment to North Wales to get a first-hand glimpse of what the United States of Wrexham phenomenon is like in person. As fate would have it, the Wrexham match I attended was the stunning 5-5 draw against Swindon Town. That comeback draw was certainly an eyeopener, but it was only […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 552 days agoWrexham battle Swindon to the finish in Hollywood ending
On location in Wrexham, Wales: Saturday's match between Wrexham AFC and Swindon Town was incredulous. The Red Dragons, down 1-4 at halftime, looked dead and buried, but after an unbelievable series of comebacks in the second half, Phil Parkinson's men came alive to finish the game 5-5 at the death. On a picture perfect day […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 556 days agoConstruction of new Inter Miami stadium to star Messi delayed
The clock is ticking for Inter Miami to get its new stadium in Miami ready for Lionel Messi before the World Cup star ends his contract in 2025. Named Miami Freedom Park, the construction of the new Inter Miami stadium is behind schedule. David Beckham originally wanted the 73-acre site to open in 2022. However, […]
ESPN
/ 557 days agoKane to Bundesliga: Can ESPN move the needle?
Will Harry Kane's arrival in the Bundesliga move the needle with the popularity of the German league across the United States? We discuss, but we also dive into several related topics. For instance, is ESPN ready to promote the Bundesliga with as much attention that they've given to LaLiga? Does ESPN have the talent they […]
ABC TV
/ 557 days agoBundesliga opening weekend features bonus of game on ABC
ESPN's opening weekend of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season has two added bonuses. In addition to every game all season long being available on ESPN+ (per usual), there's big news. Saturday's Borussia Dortmund versus Köln match is also on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Plus, as we first reported, this Saturday will see the launch of the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 562 days agoNeymar to MLS? – World Soccer Talk Podcast
Hot on the heels of Messi, would Neymar Jr moving to MLS be a smart move for the league or not? What does he offer that would make fans want to watch him, and what are any risks, if any? We also discuss how it could impact MLS Season Pass. Other topics discussed: What we're […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 563 days agoSaudi Pro League signs FOX deal to bring Ronaldo to US TV
FOX Sports (NASDAQ:FOXA) have acquired the US media rights to the Saudi Pro League, a source close to the matter revealed to World Soccer Talk. As part of the agreement, FOX's rights agreement begins with the 2023/24 season opener on Friday, August 11. While no coverage plans have been revealed as of press time, the […]
World Soccer Talk
/ 563 days agoHow to use our new comments system plus other major updates
It's been a while since I've had time to update you on everything new that's happening behind the scenes at World Soccer Talk. In short, there are a lot of important updates that I'd like to share with you, including about our new comments system. Major upgrade to the commenting system We've partnered with Viafoura […]
Apple TV
/ 568 days agoWhy won't Apple share MLS Season Pass viewership numbers?
Why is Apple not releasing any viewing numbers for games that stream on MLS Season Pass? It's an important question, and enquiring minds want to better understand how well MLS Season Pass is doing in its first season. After all, other streaming services often release viewing numbers for games. So, why not Apple? So, we […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 568 days agoMessi vs. Women's World Cup: World Soccer Talk Podcast
The two biggest soccer stories this summer battle against each other (and our time and attention) on the latest episode of the world's longest running soccer podcast, World Soccer Talk. Indeed, It's a battle royale between Messi and Women's World Cup. Which one is winning? Messi games with Inter Miami have become a must-watch on […]
FIFA
/ 569 days agoFIFA opens Miami office for World Cup 2026 planning
FIFA, the world's governing body for soccer, has officially finalized the lease and opened a brand-new office in Miami, Florida. The 60,000 square-foot office space is located in the leafy Miami suburb of Coral Gables. Located less than two miles from Biltmore Hotel, FIFA's office inside 396 Alhambra Circle is shared with other building tenants […]
Apple TV
/ 576 days agoMessi on MLS Season Pass boosts Apple TV viewership by 75%
Apple is described by Sports Business Journal as "one of the most secretive companies in the world." So, it's not much of a surprise that Apple is keeping viewing numbers for games on MLS Season Pass close to its chest. Nevertheless, an industry expert has been able to determine the Lionel Messi impact on MLS […]
FOX Sports
/ 576 days agoUSA vs Netherlands: 7.9 million for Women's World Cup game
Wednesday night's Women's World Cup game between USA and Netherlands scored an impressive viewing number. More than 7.9 million people watched the game across FOX and Telemundo. On FOX, specifically, the viewing audience was 6.429 million. While FOX Sports have the English-language rights, Telemundo Deportes are the exclusive Spanish-language rights holders. Telemundo scored 1.51 million. […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 576 days agoMessi is the best move MLS ever made
We dive into several meaty topics such as the impact that Lionel Messi has made on MLS and Leagues Cup, how this Summer of Soccer has been more gruelling than any before it, why the FIFA Women's World Cup is causing viewers to make a tough choice, whether Inter Miami's Messi is having an impact […]